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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 508.95 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 508.95 and 283.77 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 508.95 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/508.95 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 508.95 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 144,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,424.74/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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